Monday Musings: Just a Note

Hello Everyone!

This is just a note to let you all know that I won't be on for a couple of weeks. I have a little visitor with me for a week that I am prepping for preschool. I must say he really enjoyed doing "school" with Oma today. My hopes are to help get him started, because he is behind, while my son looks for a better preschool for him.
I am also getting ready for my granddaughters First Birthday! We will be going to South Carolina to see her and we are taking the party with us! For all of you who have been following me, you know this is a milestone for our little Junebug as her early start was rocky. So pictures will follow!
While we are gone we are also picking up my oldest sister, Linda. She is joining in the celebration and we are excited to have her coming home with us for an extended stay! I love it when she comes to stay as she lives all the way in New Jersey where I was raised and I don't get to see her often, so we try to kidnap her for several months at a time, lol.
With all that being said, I will be very busy. If I happen to make something, I may pop on my facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/thecraftingfool/, and post it. But, I will not have time to write a blog here, so don't be surprised if it's 3 weeks or so before I am back because I will have to get resettled when I get back as well.
Thanks for your understanding.
If you would like to help support my blog or card ministries, I do cards for Honor Flight as well as donating cards to church ladies to send to the sick, shut in's, etc., then please place an order at my store. Your order will help my business continue.  If  you would like to be a part of my team, click here. I would love to have you join me! Or if you would like to host a party, contact me at, deb.craftingfool@gmail.com, and in the message subject line state "host a party," don't forget to leave a message with the best way to contact you! Thank You!

The Crafting Fool
Deb B

Throwback Thursday: Tombow Glue Holder using Sky Blue Card Stock

Hello Everybody!

It's a little late today. I was working on Honor Flight Cards again with my friend Peggy! I think we knocked them all out for the next flight. Feels good to get them done and know they are ready.

For Throwback Thursday, today I made a Tombow Glue Holder (or what ever you use).  I loved the Sky Blue Card Stock and was so sad to see it go last year so I kept just a little back in my stash. I pulled some out to make this holder for my desk so I can look at it everyday!

It's rather quick to do. Just the kind of project I like to put together! The measurements and pictures are included here for you, with some simple steps.

Cut 2"x 11" then score 1-1/2", 3", 4-1/2", 6"

Then punch with a 1" circle in the second small square

Cut 2"x 4-1/2" then score 3/4", 1-1/2", 3", 3-3/4"

Then punch with a 1" circle in the center square

Start gluing, first with the 4-1/4" piece as shown, attached between the 4-1/2" and 6" score marks

Glue both sides of the "box" that was just formed. Give a good rub to the front then fold over to make another box and attach to the glued area and give a good rub.

It should look like this now, with the long end still not glue up yet.

Ok, now glue the back of the box you just made and lift the card stock up and adhere to the glue.

Punch the long end with the Tag Topper Punch

Cut two pieces of Designer Paper, 1-3/4"x 2-1/2" and 1-3/4"x 1-1/4"

Adhere the larger of the two to the top section and the small of the two, to the bottom section.

Decorate the way you like. I added a butterfly with enamel dots and metallic thread.

 I Love It!

Hope you do too!

If you would like to help support my blog or card ministries, I do cards for Honor Flight as well as donating cards to church ladies to send to the sick, shut in's, etc., then please place an order at my store. Your order will help my business continue.  If  you would like to be a part of my team, click here. I would love to have you join me! Or if you would like to host a party, contact me at, deb.craftingfool@gmail.com, and in the message subject line state "host a party," don't forget to leave a message with the best way to contact you! Thank You!

The Crafting Fool
Deb B

In the Word Wednesday: Genesis 19

Hello Everyone!

What a glorious morning! The sun is shining again and the grass is green. God is good!

Today in Genesis my study takes me to the destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah and Lot being saved again by Abraham's faith to God.

Wow, where do I begin? This chapter is heavy and as I read in The Reformation Bible Study to get little background, I find that it is a custom in the ancient Near Eastern to show hospitality to guest, both Abraham and Lot demonstrate this by bowing down and taking them to their homes. Lot goes even farther to protect them. The Sodomites were demonstrating the opposite. They were trying to force their way into the home to "get at" the visitors. Can we say Evil was knocking at the door. I do believe so, maybe that is where the phrase came from. 

Also, I learned that the reason Lot was a Gate Keeper was that he was a respected member of the community and legal matters were decided at the city gate by community "Elders" such as Lot. Interesting that he didn't follow their ways yet was "respected". Again, maybe his being saved had more to do with Abraham then Lot himself. However, he did show himself to be righteous by pleading for the town to be saved. Also, his status in the community may have been due to his great wealth and Abraham's rescue of the city.

I have also learned that there is an area near the Dead Sea that has deposits of sulfur and asphalt which seem to come from the described destroyed city as it was described. 24 Then the Lord rained down burning sulfur on Sodom and Gomorrah—from the Lord out of the heavens. 25 Thus he overthrew those cities and the entire plain, destroying all those living in the cities—and also the vegetation in the land. Again, we see Lot being saved had more to do with Abraham then with Lot in verse 29: So when God destroyed the cities of the plain, he remembered Abraham, and he brought Lot out of the catastrophe that overthrew the cities where Lot had lived. As far as Lot's wife, not much is said. She was disobedient and dealt with, end of story. The account goes on with the daughter's acting unseemingly. Their lineage turns out to be a bitter people that treat Israel badly and God ultimately rejects them because of their behavior, aw but that's for another day. 😉 

Wow, that was a mouthful. 

That was lot to digest.  Have a read if you like here

I feel the need to reflect on my behavior and my heart in all matters. Even the smallest things. I need to be more like Abraham(faithful) and less like Lot or at least Lot's wife. I know I would be the one to look back. How about you? What do think?

 I don't think these pictures even touch on what was happening.

I don't think I want to make a picture of this one. My emotions would get the better of me. 

As for now, have a great day! See you tomorrow for Throwback Thursday!

The Crafting Fool

Deb B

God Bless!

Technique Tuesday: Masking Technique with Lovely As A Tree

Hello Everybody,

It is Sad to say goodbye to another stamp set that has been a long time friend to many, Lovely As A Tree.  I also used the Home to Roost to Roost set as well, which is also now longer available.  So today another fond farewell. 😢
I will be doing a masking technique using this lovely set for you today. And what is wonderful about this is that it is one layered yet packs a punch!

First I ripped a piece of paper to cover my card and used washi tape to tape it down over the card.

Then I began sponging color onto the card with daubers.

I continued doing so until I got the affect that I was looking for.

Then I stamped the Trees, grass and words from the two stamp sets onto the sponged area.

And there you have it. Quick and easy! A very effective card, no layers, lots of color! 

Check out Pinterest for more ideas on Masking Technique, there are many wonderful ideas out there!

I hope you enjoyed today's post. Come back tomorrow for my Bible Study, "In the Word".

If you would like to help support my blog or card ministries, I do cards for Honor Flight as well as donating cards to church ladies to send to the sick, shut in's, etc., then please place an order at my store. Your order will help my business continue.  If  you would like to be a part of my team, click here. I would love to have you join me! Or if you would like to host a party, contact me at, deb.craftingfool@gmail.com, and in the message subject line state "host a party", don't forget to leave a message with the best way to contact you! Thank You!

The Crafting Fool

Deb B

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Lovely As A Tree Clear-Mount Stamp Set

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$20.00

Clear Block C

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Clear Block I

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Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Thick Cardstock

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$7.75

Pool Party Classic Stampin' Pad

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$7.50

Crushed Curry Classic Stampin' Pad

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Pumpkin Pie Classic Stampin' Pad

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Cajun Craze Classic Stampin' Pad

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Early Espresso Classic Stampin' Pad

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Jet Black Stazon Ink Pad

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Home To Roost Cling Stamp Set

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Sponge Daubers

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$5.00

Monday Musings: Adorable Card Folder with Four Cards

Hello Everybody!

I am happy to say I am using up some beautiful paper today! The lovely Share What You Love Specialty Designer Paper will be retiring soon so I thought I would give it a fond fair well! I came across a youtube video by Tina Zinck on her "one sheet wonder". In the video she made this adorable card folder and I just had to share it with you. It's very quick and easy to make.

Take an 8-1/2"x 11" card stock and score on the short side at 5-1/2", then turn and score at 2". 

Burnish all score lines, cut a V at center fold in the 2" fold, and place score tape or other strong adhesive along edges and fold up to make a pocket.

Cut two 2"x 6" strips for the front and back of the folder, place a long piece of ribbon around the folder and adhere it down, under the strips, adhere all and decorate the front of the folder as you like. 

I used all scrap pieces to makes these cards. It's great what you can do with all those bits you have laying about. The folder holds 4 cards and envelopes nicely. I think it would even hold more but this DSP is really thick so they are bulkier then others may be. 

These would make nice little gifts or craft fair items. 

I hope you enjoyed today's post.

If you would like to help support my blog or card ministries, I do cards for Honor Flight as well as donating cards to church ladies to send to the sick, shut in's, etc., then please place an order at my store. Your order will help my business continue.  If  you would like to be a part of my team, click here. I would love to have you join me! Or if you would like to host a party, contact me at, deb.craftingfool@gmail.com, and in the message subject line state "host a party", don't forget to leave a message with the best way to contact you! Thank You!

The Crafting Fool
Deb B

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Love What You Do Photopolymer Stamp Set

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Tranquil Tide 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Grapefruit Grove 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Basic Black 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Rich Razzleberry 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Blackberry Bliss 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock

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Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Card Stock

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Tranquil Tide Classic Stampin' Pad

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$7.50

Grapefruit Grove Classic Stampin' Pad

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$7.50

Mint Macaron Classic Stampin' Pad

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$7.50

Blackberry Bliss Classic Stampin' Pad

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$7.50

Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad

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Stitched Labels Framelits Dies

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$33.00

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies

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Rectangle Stitched Framelits Dies

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Whisper White 1/8" Sheer Ribbon

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Rich Razzleberry 1/4" (6.4 Mm) Velvet Ribbon

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Share What You Love Specialty Designer Series Paper

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